Heat Stress Causes

Heat stress is a serious concern in many workplaces. Every year heat stress affects thousands of people, and some die as a result. This course provides the information you’ll need to “beat the heat” and keep yourself and other workers safe. You’ll learn about the different types of heat stress, from the least severe (heat rash) to the most severe (heat stroke). It will explain how the body reacts to heat, and the causes of heat stress. Finally, it will list some factors that affect how individuals tolerate heat.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define heat stress
  • Describe how the body cools itself
  • List the causes of heat stress
  • Recall factors that affect a person’s ability to tolerate heat

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Author

Vector Solutions

With over two decades of experience designing advanced 3D animated courseware and developing our proprietary learning management software, we pride ourselves by having developed over 1,000 safety and operations training modules, which have helped train over 250,000 workers worldwide. Our highly experienced team provides the industry with a simple and high-quality means of training their workforce. Whether your team consists of 25 people or an enterprise with thousands, we’re here to help.

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